Lower48 Kitchen has opened at 2020 Lawrence in Denver's Ballpark neighborhood.
The contemporary American restaurant, operated by Mario Nocifera and Chef Alexander Figura, is inspired by the diversity of regional American cuisine. The menu embraces natural preservation techniques, artisan breads, heritage breeds and heirloom vegetables.
The 2,800-square-foot restaurant occupies a prime corner of the first floor of
2020 Lawrence, a LEED Gold-certified apartment building developed by
Zocalo Community Development.
"This is an area that's poised for growth and is on city planners’ radar," Nocifera says.
The restaurant includes an eight-seat chef’s counter, 10-seat communal table and eight-seat bar. The interior features repurposed beetle kill wood, natural finishes and a color palette of stone, gray and blue hues embellished with bright pops of red.
Lower48 Kitchen is open for dinner from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday and from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.
Lower48 Kitchen is adjacent to ServiceBar, a sister concept that is modeled after a Mid-Century Modern living room that can accommodate 28 guests.
Nocifera is a front-of-the-house industry veteran with over two decades of experience running some of the country's most acclaimed restaurants, including San Francisco's The Dining Room at the Ritz Carlton and Boulder's Frasca Food and Wine. He selected an all-star team that includes Figura, formerly of Blue Hill at Stone Barns and Michelin-starred El Celler de can Roca in Spain.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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